State data · week of 2026-07-25
Rhode Island: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Rhode Island 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
1,286
Backlog (>125 days)
177
% over 125 days
13.8%
Avg days pending
67.48 days
Completed FYTD
5,687
How Rhode Island compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Rhode Island veterans, 13.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 8 | – | 55.25 | 50 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,286 | 177 | 67.48 | 5,687 |
| Compensation | 1,255 | 169 | 66.89 | 5,469 |
| Pension | 23 | 8 | 104.22 | 168 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25