State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
55,972
Backlog (>125 days)
6,606
% over 125 days
11.8%
Avg days pending
65.04 days
Completed FYTD
206,966
How Florida compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Florida veterans, 11.8% 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 | 54,604 | 6,431 | 64.79 | 197,780 |
| Pension | 963 | 149 | 89.88 | 6,298 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 405 | 26 | 39.12 | 2,888 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 55,972 | 6,606 | 65.04 | 206,966 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06