State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
10,505
Backlog (>125 days)
1,096
% over 125 days
10.4%
Avg days pending
60.04 days
Completed FYTD
47,053
How Oklahoma compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Oklahoma veterans, 10.4% 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 | 10,219 | 1,062 | 59.86 | 44,469 |
| Pension | 242 | 31 | 69.27 | 1,869 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 44 | 3 | 50.95 | 715 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 10,505 | 1,096 | 60.04 | 47,053 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29