State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
22,158
Backlog (>125 days)
2,573
% over 125 days
11.6%
Avg days pending
64.4 days
Completed FYTD
98,179
How Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Virginia veterans, 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 295 | 20 | 46.76 | 3,770 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 22,158 | 2,573 | 64.4 | 98,179 |
| Compensation | 21,583 | 2,518 | 64.57 | 92,065 |
| Pension | 280 | 35 | 69.97 | 2,344 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25