State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
16,560
Backlog (>125 days)
1,844
% over 125 days
11.1%
Avg days pending
62.67 days
Completed FYTD
69,175
How Arizona compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Arizona veterans, 11.1% 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 | 16,161 | 1,792 | 62.49 | 65,861 |
| Pension | 310 | 46 | 74.91 | 2,230 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 89 | 6 | 53.03 | 1,084 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 16,560 | 1,844 | 62.67 | 69,175 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29