State data · week of 2026-06-06
South Dakota: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a South Dakota 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
1,947
Backlog (>125 days)
263
% over 125 days
13.5%
Avg days pending
68.51 days
Completed FYTD
6,489
How South Dakota compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For South Dakota veterans, 13.5% 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 | 1,920 | 260 | 68.69 | 6,194 |
| Pension | 16 | 2 | 54.31 | 199 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 11 | 1 | 57 | 96 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,947 | 263 | 68.51 | 6,489 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06