State data · week of 2026-07-25
Arkansas: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Arkansas 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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
7,512
Backlog (>125 days)
842
% over 125 days
11.2%
Avg days pending
65.18 days
Completed FYTD
28,966
How Arkansas compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Arkansas veterans, 11.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 25 | 1 | 48.44 | 246 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,512 | 842 | 65.18 | 28,966 |
| Compensation | 7,322 | 815 | 64.73 | 27,593 |
| Pension | 165 | 26 | 87.42 | 1,127 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25