State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
2,527
Backlog (>125 days)
337
% over 125 days
13.3%
Avg days pending
66.61 days
Completed FYTD
8,429
How Montana compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Montana veterans, 13.3% 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 | 2,490 | 332 | 66.56 | 8,026 |
| Pension | 25 | 3 | 62.76 | 318 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 12 | 2 | 83.42 | 85 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,527 | 337 | 66.61 | 8,429 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06