38 CFR § 4.61 - Examination.

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title: "38 CFR § 4.61 - Examination."
title_number: 38
title_name: "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief"
section_number: "4.61"
section_name: "Examination."
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# 4.61 Examination.

With any form of arthritis (except traumatic arthritis) it is essential that the examination for rating purposes cover all major joints, with especial reference to Heberden's or Haygarth's nodes.