State data · week of 2026-06-06
Louisiana: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Louisiana 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
10,801
Backlog (>125 days)
1,248
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
63.26 days
Completed FYTD
38,692
How Louisiana compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Louisiana veterans, 11.6% 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 | 10,507 | 1,207 | 63.23 | 36,990 |
| Pension | 219 | 34 | 72.03 | 1,311 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 75 | 7 | 42.19 | 391 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 10,801 | 1,248 | 63.26 | 38,692 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06