State data · week of 2026-07-25
Indiana: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Indiana 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
11,674
Backlog (>125 days)
1,302
% over 125 days
11.2%
Avg days pending
63.15 days
Completed FYTD
47,163
How Indiana compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Indiana veterans, 11.2% of pending claims are in backlog, a smaller 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 | 40 | 3 | 44.33 | 357 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,674 | 1,302 | 63.15 | 47,163 |
| Compensation | 11,458 | 1,278 | 63.15 | 45,249 |
| Pension | 176 | 21 | 67.34 | 1,557 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25