State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
69,386
Backlog (>125 days)
7,346
% over 125 days
10.6%
Avg days pending
61.61 days
Completed FYTD
299,389
How Texas compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Texas veterans, 10.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 423 | 29 | 46.25 | 4,903 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 69,386 | 7,346 | 61.61 | 299,389 |
| Compensation | 67,813 | 7,128 | 61.33 | 286,367 |
| Pension | 1,150 | 189 | 83.49 | 8,119 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25