State data · week of 2026-08-29
Maine: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Maine 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
2,673
Backlog (>125 days)
344
% over 125 days
12.9%
Avg days pending
68.84 days
Completed FYTD
10,763
How Maine compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Maine veterans, 12.9% 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 | 2,607 | 332 | 68.57 | 10,160 |
| Pension | 58 | 12 | 86.31 | 492 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 8 | – | 30.88 | 111 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,673 | 344 | 68.84 | 10,763 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29