State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
25,165
Backlog (>125 days)
2,746
% over 125 days
10.9%
Avg days pending
61.23 days
Completed FYTD
92,983
How North Carolina compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For North Carolina veterans, 10.9% 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 | 24,460 | 2,651 | 61.1 | 87,665 |
| Pension | 459 | 75 | 79.48 | 3,133 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 246 | 20 | 40 | 2,185 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 25,165 | 2,746 | 61.23 | 92,983 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06