State data · week of 2026-06-06
Puerto Rico: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Puerto Rico 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
4,353
Backlog (>125 days)
395
% over 125 days
9.1%
Avg days pending
57.65 days
Completed FYTD
16,891
How Puerto Rico compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Puerto Rico veterans, 9.1% 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 | 4,200 | 377 | 57.32 | 16,040 |
| Pension | 127 | 15 | 68.55 | 730 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 26 | 3 | 57.77 | 121 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,353 | 395 | 57.65 | 16,891 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06