"Regardless of how you purchase it (via United.com, Lufthansa.com, over the phone, or via a travel agent) You will earn redeemable miles, premier qualifying miles (PQM), and premier qualifying segments (PQS) on most flights with LH."

Actually, you only get the miles if you get it though a TA or UA. Booking Germanwings on LH does not count.

I am aware of the booking code issue.

I don't care so much about the PQD - I just need the PQM....