State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
8,002
Backlog (>125 days)
998
% over 125 days
12.5%
Avg days pending
66.85 days
Completed FYTD
28,421
How Wisconsin compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Wisconsin veterans, 12.5% 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 | 7,808 | 970 | 66.66 | 27,019 |
| Pension | 159 | 23 | 81.03 | 1,096 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 35 | 5 | 45.43 | 306 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,002 | 998 | 66.85 | 28,421 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06