State data · week of 2026-07-25
Minnesota: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Minnesota 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
6,688
Backlog (>125 days)
815
% over 125 days
12.2%
Avg days pending
64.56 days
Completed FYTD
28,951
How Minnesota compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Minnesota veterans, 12.2% 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 | 20 | 2 | 60.9 | 238 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 6,688 | 815 | 64.56 | 28,951 |
| Compensation | 6,543 | 787 | 64.03 | 27,601 |
| Pension | 125 | 26 | 93.01 | 1,112 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25