State data · week of 2026-08-29
New Hampshire: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a New Hampshire 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
2,322
Backlog (>125 days)
296
% over 125 days
12.7%
Avg days pending
65.53 days
Completed FYTD
9,821
How New Hampshire compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For New Hampshire veterans, 12.7% 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 | 2,271 | 290 | 65.55 | 9,328 |
| Pension | 39 | 6 | 72.26 | 368 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 12 | – | 40.08 | 125 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,322 | 296 | 65.53 | 9,821 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29