State data · week of 2026-06-06
Maryland: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Maryland 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
11,059
Backlog (>125 days)
1,316
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
64.24 days
Completed FYTD
41,548
How Maryland compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Maryland veterans, 11.9% 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 | 10,717 | 1,272 | 64.48 | 39,532 |
| Pension | 187 | 33 | 74.46 | 1,012 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 155 | 11 | 35.49 | 1,004 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,059 | 1,316 | 64.24 | 41,548 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06