State data · week of 2026-06-06
Illinois: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Illinois 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
14,220
Backlog (>125 days)
1,811
% over 125 days
12.7%
Avg days pending
68.41 days
Completed FYTD
48,540
How Illinois compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Illinois veterans, 12.7% 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 | 13,846 | 1,750 | 68.17 | 46,060 |
| Pension | 306 | 54 | 85.54 | 1,889 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 68 | 7 | 41.13 | 591 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 14,220 | 1,811 | 68.41 | 48,540 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06