State data · week of 2026-06-06
Mississippi: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Mississippi 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
8,147
Backlog (>125 days)
976
% over 125 days
12.0%
Avg days pending
65.2 days
Completed FYTD
29,291
How Mississippi compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Mississippi veterans, 12.0% of pending claims are in backlog — a smaller 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 | 7,952 | 952 | 65.15 | 28,119 |
| Pension | 158 | 22 | 75.37 | 917 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 37 | 2 | 32.49 | 255 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,147 | 976 | 65.2 | 29,291 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06