State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
12,778
Backlog (>125 days)
1,573
% over 125 days
12.3%
Avg days pending
67.15 days
Completed FYTD
43,091
How Washington compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Washington veterans, 12.3% 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 | 12,413 | 1,534 | 67.48 | 40,345 |
| Pension | 221 | 29 | 72.08 | 1,490 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 144 | 10 | 31.85 | 1,256 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 12,778 | 1,573 | 67.15 | 43,091 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06