State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
7,809
Backlog (>125 days)
1,100
% over 125 days
14.1%
Avg days pending
70.9 days
Completed FYTD
26,222
How New Jersey compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For New Jersey veterans, 14.1% 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 | 7,558 | 1,068 | 71.13 | 24,755 |
| Pension | 197 | 27 | 68.18 | 1,157 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 54 | 5 | 49.04 | 310 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 7,809 | 1,100 | 70.9 | 26,222 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06