The status of the DNA Kit Kat update is listed on the HTC website. It is updated periodically if anyone needs to see update progress. HTC Software Updates | HTC United States
Integration... Which means, they are working with VERIZON to make sure every part of KitKAT and SENSE 5.5 are working Correctly with the Verizon Network..... Certification does not take long... its just the stamp of approval from Integration.... I would bet by mid FEB