I don't think it is about honesty at this point... I have no reason to question the honesty of the submitted application...
I do, however, have alot of reason to question the accuracy of the application.
From my understanding, the scale used only wieghed in 8oz increments... way to easy to say "inbetween 22 and 23, so it must be 22#8". As fatrap indicated, a record of this magnatude will have to be irrefutable. Them stating that the wieght was "between 22 and a half and 23" isnt enough.. there is no picture of the scale, no pictured measurments to even verify a 1/4 inch on this puppy makes all the difference in the world.
This is what it will boil down to.
And fatrap, I re-read your post that I "disagreed" too... I actually do agree with what you are saying... I just got off on a tangent as to the records body "considering the financial aspects" of the record. I think they should treat this as they would any other record.
I think it is a monumental feet for the young lady in question, and I wish her all the luck in the world.
You can bet she keeps a camera, cooler and alot better records in the future!