So, I looked it up...
For me it works with the MIDI FX Plugin, the pitchwheel is constantly up or down without automation.
1) In VI (Pro) assign pitch to the pitchwheel with the standard curve.
2) In Logic use the Modifier plugin and set velocity as input event (mode is set to thru, of course).
3) Re-assign to either pitchbend up or down.
4) I set scale to 100 % and the add-value all the way up to 126.