State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
4,421
Backlog (>125 days)
615
% over 125 days
13.9%
Avg days pending
69.19 days
Completed FYTD
16,319
How New Mexico compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For New Mexico veterans, 13.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 26 | 2 | 51.12 | 302 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,421 | 615 | 69.19 | 16,319 |
| Compensation | 4,295 | 593 | 68.94 | 15,361 |
| Pension | 100 | 20 | 84.89 | 656 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25