 It was formerly known as the "War Pensions Agency" and was part of the Department of Social Security.When, in 2001, the latter was reorganised into the Department for Work and Pensions, the War Pensions Agency became an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence and, in 2003, changed its name to the Veterans Agency.It was the single point of contact within the MoD for providing information, help and advice on issues of concern to veterans and their families.