State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
6,726
Backlog (>125 days)
1,195
% over 125 days
17.8%
Avg days pending
79.77 days
Completed FYTD
21,190
How OT compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For OT veterans, 17.8% 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 | 6,501 | 1,161 | 80.22 | 19,882 |
| Pension | 99 | 19 | 85.36 | 542 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 126 | 15 | 52.21 | 766 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 6,726 | 1,195 | 79.77 | 21,190 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06