State data · week of 2026-08-29
Tennessee: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Tennessee 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
17,401
Backlog (>125 days)
1,755
% over 125 days
10.1%
Avg days pending
59.11 days
Completed FYTD
74,722
How Tennessee compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Tennessee veterans, 10.1% 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 | 16,985 | 1,704 | 59.03 | 70,899 |
| Pension | 317 | 43 | 65.76 | 2,694 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 99 | 8 | 51.95 | 1,129 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 17,401 | 1,755 | 59.11 | 74,722 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29