State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
734
Backlog (>125 days)
94
% over 125 days
12.8%
Avg days pending
63.02 days
Completed FYTD
2,564
How District of Columbia compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For District of Columbia veterans, 12.8% 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 | 704 | 90 | 63.53 | 2,408 |
| Pension | 12 | 2 | 78.67 | 64 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 18 | 2 | 32.44 | 92 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 734 | 94 | 63.02 | 2,564 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06