State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
11,309
Backlog (>125 days)
1,269
% over 125 days
11.2%
Avg days pending
63.29 days
Completed FYTD
39,252
How Indiana compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 11,085 | 1,237 | 63.31 | 37,634 |
| Pension | 188 | 29 | 65.56 | 1,331 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 36 | 3 | 46.06 | 287 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,309 | 1,269 | 63.29 | 39,252 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06