State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
7,026
Backlog (>125 days)
945
% over 125 days
13.5%
Avg days pending
69.89 days
Completed FYTD
24,062
How Arkansas compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Arkansas veterans, 13.5% of pending claims are in backlog — a larger 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 | 6,858 | 915 | 69.19 | 22,905 |
| Pension | 139 | 27 | 108.67 | 950 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 29 | 3 | 49.07 | 207 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,026 | 945 | 69.89 | 24,062 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06