State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
3,971
Backlog (>125 days)
466
% over 125 days
11.7%
Avg days pending
63.58 days
Completed FYTD
13,493
How Nebraska compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Nebraska veterans, 11.7% 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 | 3,867 | 457 | 64.05 | 12,853 |
| Pension | 54 | 7 | 57.69 | 410 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 50 | 2 | 33.56 | 230 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,971 | 466 | 63.58 | 13,493 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06