State data · week of 2026-06-06
Arizona: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Arizona 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
14,967
Backlog (>125 days)
1,718
% over 125 days
11.5%
Avg days pending
63.55 days
Completed FYTD
51,015
How Arizona compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Arizona veterans, 11.5% 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 | 14,585 | 1,660 | 63.3 | 48,551 |
| Pension | 282 | 50 | 83.45 | 1,696 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 100 | 8 | 44.64 | 768 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 14,967 | 1,718 | 63.55 | 51,015 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06