State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
44,908
Backlog (>125 days)
5,414
% over 125 days
12.1%
Avg days pending
66.83 days
Completed FYTD
160,815
How California compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For California veterans, 12.1% 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 | 43,542 | 5,238 | 66.75 | 152,270 |
| Pension | 954 | 152 | 81.89 | 5,237 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 412 | 24 | 40.46 | 3,308 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 44,908 | 5,414 | 66.83 | 160,815 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06