State data · week of 2026-08-29
North Carolina: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a North Carolina 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
27,740
Backlog (>125 days)
2,719
% over 125 days
9.8%
Avg days pending
58.55 days
Completed FYTD
126,729
How North Carolina compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For North Carolina veterans, 9.8% 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 | 27,035 | 2,647 | 58.41 | 119,518 |
| Pension | 506 | 64 | 71.13 | 4,110 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 199 | 8 | 44.9 | 3,101 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 27,740 | 2,719 | 58.55 | 126,729 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29