State data · week of 2026-08-29
Ohio: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Ohio 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
19,306
Backlog (>125 days)
2,019
% over 125 days
10.5%
Avg days pending
60.49 days
Completed FYTD
84,494
How Ohio compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Ohio veterans, 10.5% of pending claims are in backlog, a smaller 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 | 18,820 | 1,947 | 60.23 | 80,352 |
| Pension | 403 | 67 | 74.76 | 3,293 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 83 | 5 | 49.17 | 849 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 19,306 | 2,019 | 60.49 | 84,494 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29