State data · week of 2026-08-29
California: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a California 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
48,975
Backlog (>125 days)
5,776
% over 125 days
11.8%
Avg days pending
65.05 days
Completed FYTD
216,325
How California compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For California veterans, 11.8% 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 | 47,567 | 5,578 | 64.86 | 204,854 |
| Pension | 1,023 | 171 | 77.11 | 6,855 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 385 | 27 | 55.63 | 4,616 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 48,975 | 5,776 | 65.05 | 216,325 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29