State data · week of 2026-07-25
Washington: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Washington 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
13,106
Backlog (>125 days)
1,640
% over 125 days
12.5%
Avg days pending
67.69 days
Completed FYTD
51,786
How Washington compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Washington veterans, 12.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pension | 214 | 34 | 74.29 | 1,758 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 132 | 8 | 44.06 | 1,555 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 13,106 | 1,640 | 67.69 | 51,786 |
| Compensation | 12,760 | 1,598 | 67.82 | 48,473 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25