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You sure can qualify for SMC L. You just need a nexus opinion from a Doctor saying you need the aid and attendance of another as you are a danger to yourself or others. PTSD at 100% can be extremely mentally disabling. You might make poor decisions such as walking away and leaving the stove on after making a grilled cheese sandwich. You risk burning the house down. Look at the requirements to attain 100% for 38 CFR §4.130 DC 9411 (PTSD):

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Total occupational and social impairment, due to such symptoms as: gross impairment in thought processes or communication; persistent delusions or hallucinations; grossly inappropriate behavior; persistent danger of hurting self or others; intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living (including maintenance of minimal personal hygiene); disorientation to time or place; memory loss for names of close relatives, own occupation, or own name.

 I've helped several attain SMC L in combination with other deficits. Getting the appropriate doctor's letter  (nexus) is the way you accomplish it. You will never be awarded this with less than a true 100% schedular rating. I'm sure others here may have a different take on this. My advice is based on my litigation experience with Vets I represent.

Best of luck.

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