State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
7,661
Backlog (>125 days)
969
% over 125 days
12.6%
Avg days pending
64.73 days
Completed FYTD
27,001
How Kentucky compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Kentucky veterans, 12.6% 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 | 7,457 | 941 | 64.78 | 25,630 |
| Pension | 149 | 20 | 66.98 | 975 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 55 | 8 | 51.75 | 396 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,661 | 969 | 64.73 | 27,001 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06