Title says it all.

I say No.

Although they are counted as ships for the purposes of effects, gaining veterancy is not an "effect" as such as we understand it (effects are generally what is written on objective, squadron, critical and upgrade cards)...

But it is... ill defined to the point that someone could raise the question (as you have).

I don't believe it does, I think it would be extending "effect" beyond what we normally consider in a game. But, as this is the Corellian Conflict, talk it over with your gaming group... Start with the worst case premise (ie, No it does not) and then see if you can frame an argument they'll agree with

I agree with Drasnighta and here's my evidence behind it.

-CC guide pg. 3 | Attacking Stations | - covers specifics instances when a station would be treated as a ship.

"Stations are treated as ships when resolving effects."

"Hull Zone: A station is treated as a ship with one hull zone when it is attacking or defending"

Although in these two instances a station is treated as a ship, it is no longer treated as such once the instance is resolved or at any time outside of these instances. When you enter into the post-battle phase and look at who gains veteran status. The qualification is that the destroyed target was a ship. The station is not classified as a ship, so destroying it will not grant veteran status.

Ooh! Ooh!

Expressio unius est exclusio alterius.