State data · week of 2026-07-25
Idaho: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Idaho address, how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey, U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
3,942
Backlog (>125 days)
497
% over 125 days
12.6%
Avg days pending
66.91 days
Completed FYTD
15,653
How Idaho compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Idaho veterans, 12.6% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 30 | 2 | 54.13 | 264 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,942 | 497 | 66.91 | 15,653 |
| Compensation | 3,838 | 483 | 66.8 | 14,831 |
| Pension | 74 | 12 | 77.61 | 558 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25