State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
2,221
Backlog (>125 days)
281
% over 125 days
12.7%
Avg days pending
67.41 days
Completed FYTD
8,749
How New Hampshire compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 11 | – | 49.73 | 108 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,221 | 281 | 67.41 | 8,749 |
| Compensation | 2,167 | 273 | 67.14 | 8,314 |
| Pension | 43 | 8 | 85.67 | 327 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25