The Department of Veterans Affairs reported $10.37 billion in delinquent debt as of June 30, 2026, a significant increase from $4.63 billion the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by VA direct loans, where delinquent amounts jumped from $0.38 billion to $5.74 billion over the same period. The data comes from the Treasury Report on Receivables, which tracks past-due obligations across federal agencies. Other agencies also saw changes, with the Small Business Administration reporting $145.01 billion in delinquent debt, while the Social Security Administration reported $7.78 billion.
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