State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
13,526
Backlog (>125 days)
1,642
% over 125 days
12.1%
Avg days pending
66.18 days
Completed FYTD
58,358
How Washington compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Washington veterans, 12.1% 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 | 13,179 | 1,605 | 66.35 | 54,626 |
| Pension | 223 | 31 | 68.06 | 1,970 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 124 | 6 | 44.75 | 1,762 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 13,526 | 1,642 | 66.18 | 58,358 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29