(6) An explanation of how to obtain or access evidence used in making the decision. (7) If applicable, identification of the criteria that must be satisfied to grant service connection or the next higher level of compensation. . (f) Binding nature of favorable findings (1) In general Chapter 51 is amended inserting after section 5104 the following new section: 5104A. Binding nature of favorable findings Any finding favorable to the claimant as described in section 5104(b)(4) of this title shall be binding on all subsequent adjudicators within the Department, unless clear and convincing evidence is shown to the contrary to rebut such favorable finding. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 51 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 5104 the following new item: 5104A. Binding nature of favorable findings. . (g) Higher-Level review by agency of original jurisdiction (1) In general Chapter 51, as amended by subsection (f), is further amended by inserting after section 5104A, as added by such subsection, the following new section: 5104B. Higher-level review by the agency of original jurisdiction (a) In general A claimant may request a de novo review of the decision of the agency of original jurisdiction by a higher-level adjudicator within the agency of original jurisdiction. (b) Time and manner of request (1) A request for higher-level review by the agency of original jurisdiction shall be— (A) in writing in such form as the Secretary may prescribe