Do you have access to the internet? If so, in regards to whether you can get AA miles if you fly AB - check out:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/.../airberlin.jsp
For silver status - what airline do you have silver status on? I assume AA if you are asking about AA miles?
That internet thing again:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/aadvantage-p...s-benefits.jsp
How do you link AA miles to a ticket? Either do it online. If unable, call. If unable, do at airport. If unable, claim retroactive credit.