State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
4,262
Backlog (>125 days)
578
% over 125 days
13.6%
Avg days pending
69.87 days
Completed FYTD
13,604
How New Mexico compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For New Mexico veterans, 13.6% 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 | 4,133 | 562 | 69.86 | 12,803 |
| Pension | 96 | 15 | 81.79 | 542 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 33 | 1 | 36.48 | 259 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,262 | 578 | 69.87 | 13,604 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06