State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
2,429
Backlog (>125 days)
347
% over 125 days
14.3%
Avg days pending
71.63 days
Completed FYTD
7,995
How Maine compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Maine veterans, 14.3% 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 | 2,367 | 335 | 71.5 | 7,539 |
| Pension | 51 | 10 | 81.25 | 377 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 11 | 2 | 56.73 | 79 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,429 | 347 | 71.63 | 7,995 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06