State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
703
Backlog (>125 days)
115
% over 125 days
16.4%
Avg days pending
79.52 days
Completed FYTD
2,536
How Vermont compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Vermont veterans, 16.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pension | 3 | 1 | 227.67 | 99 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 3 | – | 51.67 | 32 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 703 | 115 | 79.52 | 2,536 |
| Compensation | 697 | 114 | 79 | 2,405 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25