State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
4,312
Backlog (>125 days)
432
% over 125 days
10.0%
Avg days pending
60.94 days
Completed FYTD
17,576
How West Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For West Virginia veterans, 10.0% 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 | 4,201 | 416 | 60.76 | 16,726 |
| Pension | 102 | 16 | 70.21 | 736 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 9 | – | 41.78 | 114 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,312 | 432 | 60.94 | 17,576 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29