State data · week of 2026-06-06
Massachusetts: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Massachusetts 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
6,211
Backlog (>125 days)
873
% over 125 days
14.1%
Avg days pending
74.05 days
Completed FYTD
20,974
How Massachusetts compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Massachusetts veterans, 14.1% 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 | 6,049 | 851 | 73.74 | 19,918 |
| Pension | 128 | 21 | 101.07 | 810 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 34 | 1 | 26.94 | 246 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 6,211 | 873 | 74.05 | 20,974 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06