State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
4,048
Backlog (>125 days)
388
% over 125 days
9.6%
Avg days pending
59.7 days
Completed FYTD
15,667
How West Virginia compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For West Virginia veterans, 9.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pension | 89 | 12 | 67.46 | 654 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 10 | 1 | 49.7 | 101 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 4,048 | 388 | 59.7 | 15,667 |
| Compensation | 3,949 | 375 | 59.55 | 14,912 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25