State data · week of 2026-08-29
South Carolina: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a South Carolina 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
16,406
Backlog (>125 days)
1,707
% over 125 days
10.4%
Avg days pending
59.75 days
Completed FYTD
76,860
How South Carolina compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For South Carolina veterans, 10.4% 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 | 15,965 | 1,653 | 59.48 | 73,057 |
| Pension | 328 | 47 | 77.22 | 2,631 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 113 | 7 | 47.04 | 1,172 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 16,406 | 1,707 | 59.75 | 76,860 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29