In an accident on May 15, 1961, claimant sustained a right inguinal hernia and an injury to his right ring finger. On June 15, 1961 the carrier authorized surgery for the repair of the hernia but claimant chose to defer the operation until October 2, 1961; and as the result of surgery on that day and of a resultant infection was disabled for 18 weeks. He was accordingly awarded compensation for 18 weeks of total disability and the carrier paid the award. For the finger injury...
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