State data · week of 2026-08-29
Kentucky: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Kentucky 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
8,554
Backlog (>125 days)
831
% over 125 days
9.7%
Avg days pending
60.3 days
Completed FYTD
36,608
How Kentucky compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Kentucky veterans, 9.7% 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 | 8,365 | 808 | 60.15 | 34,782 |
| Pension | 155 | 19 | 70.08 | 1,286 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 34 | 4 | 51.21 | 540 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,554 | 831 | 60.3 | 36,608 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29