State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
1,414
Backlog (>125 days)
160
% over 125 days
11.3%
Avg days pending
65.13 days
Completed FYTD
6,347
How Rhode Island compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Rhode Island veterans, 11.3% 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 | 1,374 | 148 | 64.44 | 6,099 |
| Pension | 26 | 10 | 111.35 | 188 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 14 | 2 | 46.29 | 60 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,414 | 160 | 65.13 | 6,347 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29