State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
17,309
Backlog (>125 days)
2,054
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
66.11 days
Completed FYTD
62,915
How Ohio compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Ohio veterans, 11.9% 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 | 16,883 | 1,998 | 66 | 59,756 |
| Pension | 357 | 50 | 74.84 | 2,537 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 69 | 6 | 48.29 | 622 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 17,309 | 2,054 | 66.11 | 62,915 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06