State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
4,015
Backlog (>125 days)
438
% over 125 days
10.9%
Avg days pending
60.73 days
Completed FYTD
22,920
How Puerto Rico compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Puerto Rico veterans, 10.9% 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 | 3,879 | 412 | 59.26 | 21,820 |
| Pension | 113 | 25 | 111.98 | 933 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 23 | 1 | 56 | 167 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,015 | 438 | 60.73 | 22,920 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29