State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
18,430
Backlog (>125 days)
2,159
% over 125 days
11.7%
Avg days pending
63.16 days
Completed FYTD
77,551
How Pennsylvania compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Pennsylvania veterans, 11.7% 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 | 17,878 | 2,080 | 62.95 | 73,238 |
| Pension | 476 | 73 | 73.17 | 3,590 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 76 | 6 | 50.89 | 723 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 18,430 | 2,159 | 63.16 | 77,551 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29