State data · week of 2026-08-29
Nevada: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Nevada 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
7,912
Backlog (>125 days)
931
% over 125 days
11.8%
Avg days pending
64.64 days
Completed FYTD
34,667
How Nevada compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Nevada veterans, 11.8% 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 | 7,745 | 911 | 64.57 | 32,936 |
| Pension | 128 | 18 | 73.9 | 1,073 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 39 | 2 | 47 | 658 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,912 | 931 | 64.64 | 34,667 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29