The locked behind veterancy change only applies to the 76mm variant.
The T-34/85 still has its regular vet 1 (capture territory) and stock access to ram.
Just a wildcard here but wouldnt it make more sense to give the 76 the capture ability but no stock ram and leave 85 with ram (full fat version) instead? That way it would be more likely used as intended to suicide a doomed tank (85's being more pricey to throw away). While the lighter tank behaves a bit more like a light on the flanks pushing off squads and capping points?