Don't know the current state of play but at one time it was discussed by the government to endorse a vets driving licence should they choose so.

Very much doubt it mate. :E

CJ, compensation for medical issues is not something unique to the military. When you have hearing loss it is not funny.

...Pardon?

Cornish Jack I think you have spoiled your case by conflating two different issues. I entirely agree with your "grubbing around for a few pence off" comments and I am on record as saying I wont be applying for one of these "veteran's" cards as a "reward" for a very pleasant and well paid time spent in HM's service. I think increased pensions, lump sums etc for medical conditions brought about by military service are an entirely different matter however. I have a long standing back condition which dates back to my RAF service. Some years ago I was able to claim a lump sum payment (not an enhanced pension) for this, but my medical records going back to my time in the RAF were checked to support the claim before it was approved.

TTN, see PM.

PN - no humour intended ... my asymmetric response to conversation may well be due to a number of years accompanying a pair of Hercules and a quartet of Centaurus around Europe, Middle East and Africa, so I'm fully aware of the condition.
TTN - Establishing that employment (as above) is the root cause of common physical debilitation is, at best, arguable and quite definitely in a whole different league from, for example, emphysema or asbestosis. At the time when the hearing loss compensation was 'in vogue', I had PVR'd and was working with a number of ex RAF officers who would have (pensions and active pay combined) large incomes by any standard. The enthusiasm with which this sudden bounty was greeted and pursued was, at best, unedifying and, at worst, a reinforcement of the late, unlamented Hilda Margaret's policy of 'greed is good'. It seems to me that the quest for some sort of 'special' recognition for ex members of HM's Forces is, as I wrote, 'tacky' and has nothing to do with entirely justified support for those, whether ex-Service or civilian, who are in genuine need - and, there are far too many of those!!

The second phase of the long-awaited Veteran ID card rollout has arrived, to cover all long-standing former members of the UK military 🪪

Since 2018, service leavers have been entitled to a Veteran ID Card, but this new phase will provide cards to longer-standing veterans

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t...-out-this-year

yes but . . .

. . . often you'll find those 'discounts' are in name only

I went to a rental car company once and got all the y way to the end when I remembered I got a discount for sone reason or another. "Oh in that case" came the response "I'll have to charge you from this different book" and of course when they did and then took off the discount, it was pretty much the same

Mind you, the rental car market is pretty much like an oriental rug bazaar. Never book the level of car you want, but instead book the cheapest shoebox you can see because when you get there they'll not have any so will have to upgrade you ... for free of course

Also never go INTO the hotel to inquire directly how much the rooms are, instead find a payphone nearby (what are those? you ask) or use the courtesy phone in the lobby. That way you'll get a much better rate

Mine hasn't made in out of the envelope.