State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
6,607
Backlog (>125 days)
932
% over 125 days
14.1%
Avg days pending
68.18 days
Completed FYTD
24,077
How Minnesota compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Minnesota veterans, 14.1% 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 | 6,464 | 901 | 67.72 | 22,952 |
| Pension | 117 | 30 | 100.07 | 941 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 26 | 1 | 39.42 | 184 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 6,607 | 932 | 68.18 | 24,077 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06