I think Fans have mistakenly put Veterans a complete tier below YCs. But that doesn't seem to be the case.
There's no clear cut a complete Tier difference btween these fighters, one of these later on goes to become YCs when a slot opens up.
Perospero for ex in WCI had feats that is deserving of YC. Snack was a YC who was removed due to a loss, and was now counted among the Veterans.
Now these Flying Fighters think like they can become one if Queen dies, ofcrs they still ain't strong yet. Bt it also suggest the difference between em isn't so big like we have earlier established in PL discussions.
I think like Vice Admirals, Veterans lvl also varies a lot. They can't simply be fitted in one subtier or like that.
I think these Veterans includes anyone from Pedro lvl to Snack/Perospero lvl. Maybe even above.
Like RHPs consists of 10-12 notable members, same way
1)BM, SCs n the ones referred to as Monsters constitute the same.
2)Same for Kaidou, Calamities n Flying figters.