State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
15,225
Backlog (>125 days)
1,674
% over 125 days
11.0%
Avg days pending
63.42 days
Completed FYTD
56,646
How South Carolina compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For South Carolina veterans, 11.0% 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 | 14,860 | 1,618 | 63.12 | 53,776 |
| Pension | 269 | 46 | 88.74 | 2,018 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 96 | 10 | 39.36 | 852 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 15,225 | 1,674 | 63.42 | 56,646 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06