State data · week of 2026-06-06
New York: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a New York 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
14,615
Backlog (>125 days)
1,975
% over 125 days
13.5%
Avg days pending
68.72 days
Completed FYTD
49,987
How New York compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For New York veterans, 13.5% 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 | 14,230 | 1,916 | 68.56 | 47,226 |
| Pension | 309 | 52 | 81.37 | 2,184 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 76 | 7 | 47.22 | 577 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 14,615 | 1,975 | 68.72 | 49,987 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06