State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
15,425
Backlog (>125 days)
1,655
% over 125 days
10.7%
Avg days pending
61.17 days
Completed FYTD
54,879
How Tennessee compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Tennessee veterans, 10.7% 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 | 15,029 | 1,602 | 60.89 | 51,977 |
| Pension | 305 | 44 | 77.91 | 2,076 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 91 | 9 | 51.93 | 826 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 15,425 | 1,655 | 61.17 | 54,879 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06