State data · week of 2026-08-29
New Mexico: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a New Mexico 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
4,563
Backlog (>125 days)
604
% over 125 days
13.2%
Avg days pending
68.14 days
Completed FYTD
18,323
How New Mexico compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For New Mexico veterans, 13.2% 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 | 4,435 | 587 | 68.08 | 17,263 |
| Pension | 98 | 17 | 80.5 | 723 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 30 | – | 37.83 | 337 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,563 | 604 | 68.14 | 18,323 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29