State data · week of 2026-06-06
Kansas: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Kansas 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
5,277
Backlog (>125 days)
706
% over 125 days
13.4%
Avg days pending
66.99 days
Completed FYTD
17,811
How Kansas compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Kansas veterans, 13.4% 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 | 5,107 | 691 | 67.48 | 16,793 |
| Pension | 112 | 14 | 67.29 | 615 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 58 | 1 | 23.47 | 403 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 5,277 | 706 | 66.99 | 17,811 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06