State data · week of 2026-08-29
District of Columbia: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a District of Columbia 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
731
Backlog (>125 days)
108
% over 125 days
14.8%
Avg days pending
70.86 days
Completed FYTD
3,453
How District of Columbia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For District of Columbia veterans, 14.8% 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 | 708 | 107 | 71.82 | 3,241 |
| Pension | 14 | 1 | 41.21 | 84 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 9 | – | 41.44 | 128 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 731 | 108 | 70.86 | 3,453 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29