State data · week of 2026-08-29
Michigan: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Michigan 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
14,156
Backlog (>125 days)
1,599
% over 125 days
11.3%
Avg days pending
63.96 days
Completed FYTD
59,285
How Michigan compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Michigan veterans, 11.3% 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 | 13,763 | 1,552 | 63.73 | 55,959 |
| Pension | 344 | 45 | 75.91 | 2,838 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 49 | 2 | 45.43 | 488 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 14,156 | 1,599 | 63.96 | 59,285 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29