State data · week of 2026-08-29
New Jersey: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a New Jersey 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
8,235
Backlog (>125 days)
1,061
% over 125 days
12.9%
Avg days pending
66.09 days
Completed FYTD
35,225
How New Jersey compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For New Jersey veterans, 12.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 7,974 | 1,026 | 66.08 | 33,335 |
| Pension | 208 | 30 | 70.33 | 1,458 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 53 | 5 | 50.13 | 432 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 8,235 | 1,061 | 66.09 | 35,225 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29