James - The driver license and DD 214 should be sufficient. I got mine with my retired military ID card and my Driver License. Buds is merely wanting to protect their interests with the manufacturers. - they aren't one of those companies out there looking for a reason to say "no". Thanks for your service!

while the DL may work submitting your DD214 will 100% work you can Contact Buds customer service (859) 368-0371 available 9AM to 9PM CST Monday through Friday or use the blue chat now button and ask if the "veterans" on your DL alone will work. We are not buds employees we are volunteers that answer questions

It should work. I sent my credentials in a similar manner for approval.

James, DD-214 is what you need and the front and back copy of your drivers license.

James, Yes being a veteran qualifies as "Qualified Professional" see following detail: Who qualifies for the Qualified Professional Discount?
Many major manufacturers offer discounts to a large list of individuals they consider Qualified Professionals. Although commonly referred to as Law Enforcement, LE or Veterans Discounts, these discounts are actually also available to many other types of Qualified Professionals, including :
Active, Honorably Discharged or Retired Military personnel - all branches (veterans, including medical discharges/disabled)
National Guard personnel - all branches
Military Reserve personnel - all branches
CAP - Civil Air Patrol
Fire Fighters - including volunteers
Paramedics and EMTs
TSA Employees
Commercial Pilots
Federal Flight Deck Officers
Air Marshals
Court Judges
District and Deputy District Attorneys
All sworn or retired Law Enforcement Officers - city, county, state, and federal
All Corrections and Probation Officers
State Licensed Security Companies
State, Federal, and Private Security Guards
DOD Contractors
What to Submit :
A current and complete (front and back) copy of your official identification. If you cannot send official identification, we accept LES forms or department letterheads stating employment. Please also include your driver's license if you use one of these two methods. We are required to collect and file a copy of your qualifying credentials with your initial discount purchase. Your credentials will remain on file to app