State data · week of 2026-06-06
West Virginia: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a West 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
3,973
Backlog (>125 days)
388
% over 125 days
9.8%
Avg days pending
62.84 days
Completed FYTD
12,940
How West Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For West Virginia veterans, 9.8% 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 | 3,852 | 366 | 61.83 | 12,322 |
| Pension | 102 | 20 | 98.11 | 537 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 19 | 2 | 78.05 | 81 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,973 | 388 | 62.84 | 12,940 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06