State data · week of 2026-08-29
Wisconsin: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Wisconsin 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
8,780
Backlog (>125 days)
919
% over 125 days
10.5%
Avg days pending
61.13 days
Completed FYTD
38,377
How Wisconsin compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Wisconsin veterans, 10.5% 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 | 8,565 | 883 | 60.59 | 36,507 |
| Pension | 180 | 34 | 88.88 | 1,449 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 35 | 2 | 50.6 | 421 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,780 | 919 | 61.13 | 38,377 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29