State data · week of 2026-06-06
Oklahoma: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Oklahoma 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
9,620
Backlog (>125 days)
1,097
% over 125 days
11.4%
Avg days pending
63.47 days
Completed FYTD
34,819
How Oklahoma compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Oklahoma veterans, 11.4% 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 | 9,369 | 1,064 | 63.2 | 32,847 |
| Pension | 192 | 29 | 85.32 | 1,441 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 59 | 4 | 35.49 | 531 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 9,620 | 1,097 | 63.47 | 34,819 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06