State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
11,806
Backlog (>125 days)
1,180
% over 125 days
10.0%
Avg days pending
60.31 days
Completed FYTD
52,371
How Louisiana compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Louisiana veterans, 10.0% 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 | 11,510 | 1,145 | 60.3 | 50,137 |
| Pension | 244 | 31 | 64.15 | 1,674 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 52 | 4 | 44.77 | 560 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,806 | 1,180 | 60.31 | 52,371 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29