State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
11,382
Backlog (>125 days)
1,359
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
64.21 days
Completed FYTD
49,713
How Maryland compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Maryland veterans, 11.9% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 120 | 8 | 53.93 | 1,203 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,382 | 1,359 | 64.21 | 49,713 |
| Compensation | 11,083 | 1,316 | 64 | 47,306 |
| Pension | 179 | 35 | 83.91 | 1,204 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25