State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
15,105
Backlog (>125 days)
1,905
% over 125 days
12.6%
Avg days pending
64.52 days
Completed FYTD
67,285
How New York compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For New York veterans, 12.6% 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 | 14,723 | 1,853 | 64.45 | 63,742 |
| Pension | 311 | 43 | 68.68 | 2,746 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 71 | 9 | 59.7 | 797 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 15,105 | 1,905 | 64.52 | 67,285 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29