State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
12,396
Backlog (>125 days)
1,315
% over 125 days
10.6%
Avg days pending
61.48 days
Completed FYTD
53,226
How Indiana compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Indiana veterans, 10.6% 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 | 12,157 | 1,284 | 61.42 | 51,053 |
| Pension | 204 | 26 | 64.06 | 1,751 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 35 | 5 | 68.26 | 422 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 12,396 | 1,315 | 61.48 | 53,226 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29