State data · week of 2026-08-29
Texas: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Texas 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
73,120
Backlog (>125 days)
7,355
% over 125 days
10.1%
Avg days pending
59.71 days
Completed FYTD
337,903
How Texas compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Texas 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 | 71,390 | 7,146 | 59.44 | 323,208 |
| Pension | 1,313 | 185 | 79.05 | 9,063 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 417 | 24 | 45.02 | 5,632 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 73,120 | 7,355 | 59.71 | 337,903 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29