State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
13,214
Backlog (>125 days)
1,666
% over 125 days
12.6%
Avg days pending
66.98 days
Completed FYTD
52,802
How Michigan compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Michigan veterans, 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 40 | – | 34.95 | 419 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 13,214 | 1,666 | 66.98 | 52,802 |
| Compensation | 12,860 | 1,618 | 66.69 | 49,844 |
| Pension | 314 | 48 | 83.25 | 2,539 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25