State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
12,731
Backlog (>125 days)
1,694
% over 125 days
13.3%
Avg days pending
68.53 days
Completed FYTD
44,155
How Michigan compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Michigan veterans, 13.3% 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 | 12,383 | 1,641 | 68.22 | 41,632 |
| Pension | 307 | 48 | 84.16 | 2,170 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 41 | 5 | 43.8 | 353 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 12,731 | 1,694 | 68.53 | 44,155 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06