State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
8,082
Backlog (>125 days)
867
% over 125 days
10.7%
Avg days pending
63.52 days
Completed FYTD
32,801
How Arkansas compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Arkansas veterans, 10.7% 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 | 7,880 | 835 | 62.9 | 31,269 |
| Pension | 183 | 31 | 89.36 | 1,254 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 19 | 1 | 73.37 | 278 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,082 | 867 | 63.52 | 32,801 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29