VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years
By: Patricia Kime | Published: 2026-07-09 18:13:58 | Source: www.militarytimes.com
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The Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability claims backlog dropped below 70,000 this week for the first time in six years, a milestone the VA hasn’t seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VA officials said Monday the number of backlogged claims — those pending for 125 days or more — has fallen by 74% since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025. They added that…
