State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
2,056
Backlog (>125 days)
260
% over 125 days
12.6%
Avg days pending
65.15 days
Completed FYTD
8,773
How South Dakota compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For South Dakota veterans, 12.6% 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 | 2,025 | 254 | 65.06 | 8,400 |
| Pension | 22 | 5 | 71.73 | 250 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 9 | 1 | 68.56 | 123 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,056 | 260 | 65.15 | 8,773 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29