State data · week of 2026-08-29
Montana: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Montana 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
2,492
Backlog (>125 days)
363
% over 125 days
14.6%
Avg days pending
68.44 days
Completed FYTD
11,301
How Montana compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Montana veterans, 14.6% 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 | 2,445 | 359 | 68.81 | 10,780 |
| Pension | 36 | 3 | 47.19 | 396 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 11 | 1 | 55.73 | 125 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,492 | 363 | 68.44 | 11,301 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29