State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
5,795
Backlog (>125 days)
672
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
63.03 days
Completed FYTD
24,187
How Kansas compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Kansas 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 | 5,644 | 660 | 63.17 | 22,800 |
| Pension | 116 | 11 | 63.36 | 812 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 35 | 1 | 39.83 | 575 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 5,795 | 672 | 63.03 | 24,187 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29