State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
46,095
Backlog (>125 days)
5,475
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
67.2 days
Completed FYTD
192,528
How California compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For California veterans, 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 415 | 30 | 46.24 | 4,002 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 46,095 | 5,475 | 67.2 | 192,528 |
| Compensation | 44,808 | 5,285 | 67.07 | 182,322 |
| Pension | 872 | 160 | 83.84 | 6,204 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25