State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
30,094
Backlog (>125 days)
3,250
% over 125 days
10.8%
Avg days pending
60.49 days
Completed FYTD
138,788
How Georgia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Georgia veterans, 10.8% 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 | 29,438 | 3,172 | 60.27 | 132,972 |
| Pension | 498 | 63 | 74.66 | 3,879 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 158 | 15 | 56.14 | 1,937 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 30,094 | 3,250 | 60.49 | 138,788 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29