State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
2,143
Backlog (>125 days)
286
% over 125 days
13.3%
Avg days pending
69.22 days
Completed FYTD
7,320
How New Hampshire compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For New Hampshire 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 | 2,102 | 282 | 69.17 | 6,946 |
| Pension | 33 | 4 | 79.61 | 281 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 8 | — | 39.13 | 93 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,143 | 286 | 69.22 | 7,320 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06