State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
1,314
Backlog (>125 days)
190
% over 125 days
14.5%
Avg days pending
71.32 days
Completed FYTD
4,698
How Rhode Island compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Rhode Island veterans, 14.5% 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 | 1,279 | 184 | 71.16 | 4,510 |
| Pension | 26 | 5 | 83.35 | 145 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 9 | 1 | 58.22 | 43 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,314 | 190 | 71.32 | 4,698 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06