State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
9,171
Backlog (>125 days)
1,014
% over 125 days
11.1%
Avg days pending
62.63 days
Completed FYTD
39,537
How Mississippi compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Mississippi veterans, 11.1% 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 | 8,983 | 982 | 62.19 | 37,997 |
| Pension | 160 | 27 | 84.69 | 1,200 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 28 | 5 | 76.93 | 340 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 9,171 | 1,014 | 62.63 | 39,537 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29