The first meeting is a mixed bag. Some veterans have an easy time. Many veterans do not. The biggest thing you need to realize is that the first meeting is a forensic examination. The means the meeting is not like a counseling session with your favorite therapist. Oh no. The VRC is there to create legal evidence for the purpose of adjudicating possible entitlement to VR&E benefits. The notes the VRC may be taking are used to fill out prescribed forms. They will be entered into your claims file for consideration. Through that process, the VRC will issue a decision as to whether you are entitled or not. This is not a meeting with a buddy, so be ready to be asked specific questions that could be used against your request for benefits later. My section on Seven Essentials To A Voc Rehab Win cover this and help veterans get prepared.