State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
15,408
Backlog (>125 days)
1,787
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
64.37 days
Completed FYTD
65,614
How Illinois compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Illinois veterans, 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 14,998 | 1,732 | 64.35 | 62,333 |
| Pension | 334 | 52 | 71.5 | 2,457 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 76 | 3 | 37.29 | 824 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 15,408 | 1,787 | 64.37 | 65,614 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29