State data · week of 2026-06-06
Vermont: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Vermont 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
727
Backlog (>125 days)
121
% over 125 days
16.6%
Avg days pending
74.94 days
Completed FYTD
2,096
How Vermont compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Vermont veterans, 16.6% 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 | 719 | 120 | 74.76 | 1,981 |
| Pension | 5 | 1 | 125.2 | 86 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 3 | — | 32.33 | 29 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 727 | 121 | 74.94 | 2,096 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06