diff --git a/app/modules/partners/ui.py b/app/modules/partners/ui.py
index 0971be5..63fc973 100644
--- a/app/modules/partners/ui.py
+++ b/app/modules/partners/ui.py
@@ -160,8 +160,15 @@ def _task_bucket(task: ClientServiceTaskInstance) -> str:
         return "pending_review"
     if status in CLOSED_TASK_STATUSES:
         return "completed"
-    if status in {"pending", "rework", "rework_required"}:
+    if status in {"rework", "rework_required"}:
         return "rework_sent"
+    if status == "pending":
+        has_partner_rework = any(
+            (getattr(comment, "comment_type", "") or "").strip().lower() == "partner_review_note"
+            and not getattr(comment, "is_deleted", False)
+            for comment in getattr(task, "comments", [])
+        )
+        return "rework_sent" if has_partner_rework else "approved"
     return "approved"