State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
12,016
Backlog (>125 days)
1,324
% over 125 days
11.0%
Avg days pending
62.14 days
Completed FYTD
55,905
How Maryland compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Maryland veterans, 11.0% 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 | 11,718 | 1,274 | 61.86 | 53,206 |
| Pension | 181 | 41 | 85.77 | 1,328 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 117 | 9 | 53.24 | 1,371 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 12,016 | 1,324 | 62.14 | 55,905 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29