State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
3,960
Backlog (>125 days)
510
% over 125 days
12.9%
Avg days pending
65.17 days
Completed FYTD
17,618
How Idaho compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Idaho veterans, 12.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 3,856 | 491 | 64.75 | 16,687 |
| Pension | 71 | 14 | 88.23 | 619 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 33 | 5 | 64.48 | 312 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,960 | 510 | 65.17 | 17,618 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29