State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
67,042
Backlog (>125 days)
7,328
% over 125 days
10.9%
Avg days pending
62.56 days
Completed FYTD
248,960
How Texas compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Texas veterans, 10.9% 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 | 65,531 | 7,127 | 62.29 | 237,915 |
| Pension | 1,053 | 168 | 88.6 | 6,951 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 458 | 33 | 41.14 | 4,094 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 67,042 | 7,328 | 62.56 | 248,960 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06