State data · week of 2026-08-29
Florida: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Florida 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
61,430
Backlog (>125 days)
6,689
% over 125 days
10.9%
Avg days pending
62.08 days
Completed FYTD
279,167
How Florida compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Florida veterans, 10.9% of pending claims are in backlog, a smaller 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 | 59,991 | 6,519 | 61.88 | 266,804 |
| Pension | 1,124 | 153 | 76.35 | 8,298 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 315 | 17 | 50.46 | 4,065 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 61,430 | 6,689 | 62.08 | 279,167 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29