State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
3,748
Backlog (>125 days)
447
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
65.15 days
Completed FYTD
12,909
How Utah compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Utah veterans, 11.9% of pending claims are in backlog — a smaller 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 | 3,628 | 429 | 65.07 | 12,117 |
| Pension | 86 | 13 | 75.66 | 490 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 34 | 5 | 47.5 | 302 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,748 | 447 | 65.15 | 12,909 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06