State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
14,619
Backlog (>125 days)
1,787
% over 125 days
12.2%
Avg days pending
66.08 days
Completed FYTD
58,270
How Illinois compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Illinois veterans, 12.2% 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 | 62 | 4 | 49.89 | 715 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 14,619 | 1,787 | 66.08 | 58,270 |
| Compensation | 14,253 | 1,738 | 66.07 | 55,337 |
| Pension | 304 | 45 | 69.84 | 2,218 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25