State data · week of 2026-08-29
Virginia: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Virginia 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
23,353
Backlog (>125 days)
2,644
% over 125 days
11.3%
Avg days pending
62.02 days
Completed FYTD
110,308
How Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Virginia veterans, 11.3% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger 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 | 22,790 | 2,586 | 62.13 | 103,406 |
| Pension | 273 | 35 | 64.03 | 2,621 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 290 | 23 | 52.03 | 4,281 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 23,353 | 2,644 | 62.02 | 110,308 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29