State data · week of 2026-08-29
Alabama: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Alabama 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
15,113
Backlog (>125 days)
1,635
% over 125 days
10.8%
Avg days pending
60.98 days
Completed FYTD
68,562
How Alabama compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Alabama veterans, 10.8% 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 | 14,733 | 1,592 | 60.79 | 65,271 |
| Pension | 317 | 41 | 69.97 | 2,428 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 63 | 2 | 59.03 | 863 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 15,113 | 1,635 | 60.98 | 68,562 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29