State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
26,336
Backlog (>125 days)
2,658
% over 125 days
10.1%
Avg days pending
60.86 days
Completed FYTD
112,170
How North Carolina compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For North Carolina veterans, 10.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 223 | 14 | 42.7 | 2,693 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 26,336 | 2,658 | 60.86 | 112,170 |
| Compensation | 25,602 | 2,570 | 60.83 | 105,791 |
| Pension | 511 | 74 | 70.58 | 3,686 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25