State data · week of 2026-08-29
Utah: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Utah 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
4,226
Backlog (>125 days)
492
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
63.25 days
Completed FYTD
17,298
How Utah compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Utah veterans, 11.6% 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 | 4,123 | 476 | 62.86 | 16,252 |
| Pension | 74 | 10 | 78.91 | 632 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 29 | 6 | 77.52 | 414 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,226 | 492 | 63.25 | 17,298 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29