State data · week of 2026-06-06
Pennsylvania: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Pennsylvania 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
17,217
Backlog (>125 days)
2,128
% over 125 days
12.4%
Avg days pending
65.86 days
Completed FYTD
57,470
How Pennsylvania compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Pennsylvania veterans, 12.4% 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 | 16,675 | 2,060 | 65.88 | 54,229 |
| Pension | 465 | 60 | 67.92 | 2,722 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 77 | 8 | 48.03 | 519 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 17,217 | 2,128 | 65.86 | 57,470 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06