When my flight from DFW to EWR (connecting at O'hare) got cancelled because of the "Storm of the Century" the U-A gate agent filled out a form requesting credit for the flight.

Questions:
*Will these miles count toward my elite status (I'm guessing NO because I did not actually FLY!)
*How long should I wait before I got chasing
after United for the miles!

Any advice will be appreciated. Miles are a very valuable commodity! CATMAN