State data · week of 2026-08-29
Nebraska: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Nebraska 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
4,379
Backlog (>125 days)
439
% over 125 days
10.0%
Avg days pending
57.58 days
Completed FYTD
18,261
How Nebraska compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Nebraska veterans, 10.0% 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 | 4,293 | 428 | 57.57 | 17,363 |
| Pension | 57 | 9 | 61 | 550 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 29 | 2 | 51.59 | 348 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,379 | 439 | 57.58 | 18,261 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29