State data · week of 2026-06-06
Georgia: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Georgia 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
27,698
Backlog (>125 days)
3,127
% over 125 days
11.3%
Avg days pending
62.35 days
Completed FYTD
102,592
How Georgia compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Georgia veterans, 11.3% 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 | 27,047 | 3,049 | 62.29 | 98,247 |
| Pension | 441 | 59 | 75.71 | 2,927 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 210 | 19 | 42.96 | 1,418 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 27,698 | 3,127 | 62.35 | 102,592 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06