State data · week of 2026-08-29
OT: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a OT 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
6,666
Backlog (>125 days)
1,118
% over 125 days
16.8%
Avg days pending
76.03 days
Completed FYTD
28,743
How OT compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For OT veterans, 16.8% 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 | 6,464 | 1,098 | 76.56 | 26,926 |
| Pension | 103 | 15 | 76.6 | 710 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 99 | 5 | 40.71 | 1,107 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 6,666 | 1,118 | 76.03 | 28,743 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29