State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
21,990
Backlog (>125 days)
2,621
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
64.16 days
Completed FYTD
82,215
How Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Virginia veterans, 11.9% 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 | 21,280 | 2,562 | 64.62 | 77,102 |
| Pension | 299 | 37 | 78.11 | 1,972 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 411 | 22 | 30.55 | 3,141 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 21,990 | 2,621 | 64.16 | 82,215 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06