[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 38, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 38CFR4.61] [Page 379] TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 4_SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES--Table of Contents Subpart B_Disability Ratings Sec. 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.