State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
7,100
Backlog (>125 days)
824
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
62.6 days
Completed FYTD
32,502
How Minnesota compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Minnesota veterans, 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 6,924 | 792 | 62.39 | 30,967 |
| Pension | 153 | 29 | 74.38 | 1,267 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 23 | 3 | 46.52 | 268 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,100 | 824 | 62.6 | 32,502 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29