State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
3,820
Backlog (>125 days)
464
% over 125 days
12.1%
Avg days pending
66.82 days
Completed FYTD
13,095
How Idaho compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Idaho veterans, 12.1% 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 | 3,717 | 452 | 67.1 | 12,376 |
| Pension | 73 | 9 | 62.79 | 492 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 30 | 3 | 41.43 | 227 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,820 | 464 | 66.82 | 13,095 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06